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... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file...
... operating system 3-2 3.2 Powering up 3-2 3.3 Support CD information 3-2 3.3.1 Running the support CD 3-3 3.3.2 Utilities menu 3-4 3.3.3 Make disk 3-5 3.3.4 ASUS contact information 3-5 3.4 Software information 3-6 Chapter 4: Motherboard Info 4.1 Introduction 4-2 4.2 Motherboard layout 4-2 4.3 Jumpers 4-3 4.4 Connectors 4-6 Chapter 5: BIOS Information 5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 5-2 5.1.1 ASUS Update utility 5-2 5.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 5-5 5.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 5-6 5.1.4 AwardBIOS Flash utility 5-7 5.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file...
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...power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front ...locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. ...
...power up the system and install drivers and utilities from the support CD. 4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information This chapter gives information about the ASUS Vintage V-Series P5945G barebone system. Chapter 2: Basic installation This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on the front ...locations. 5. How this guide Audience This guide provides general information and installation instructions about the motherboard that comes with hardware knowledge of the ASUS V-Series P5945G. Chapter 5: BIOS information This chapter tells how to install components in the system. 3. ...
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System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Support CD 4. User guide 5. Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
System package contents Check your V-Series P5945G system package for the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. Telecom Adapter Card (Optional) Support CD 4. User guide 5. Item description 1. Cable • AC power cable 3. ASUS V-Series P5945G barebone system with • ASUS motherboard • Power supply unit • ASUS chassis 2.
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The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in the world of system memory using ... graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! Thank you ahead in the 775-land package. The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the...
The system comes in a stylish casing and powered by the ASUS motherboard that supports the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D processors in the world of system memory using ... graphics via integrated graphics controller or PCI Express x16 slot, Serial ATA, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio feature the system and take you for choosing the ASUS V-Series P5945G! Thank you ahead in the 775-land package. The system supports up to 4 GB of power computing. 1.2 Front panel The front panel includes the...
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...2 6 ® 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. Floppy disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. DIMM sockets... 8. PCI slots 12. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI Express x1 slot 11. ASUS motherboard 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference....
...2 6 ® 8 7 9 11 12 10 3 1 4 1. Floppy disk drive bay 5. PCI Express x16 slot 10. Metal bracket lock ASUS V-Series P5945G 1- 1.4 Internal components The illustration below is the internal view of the system when you remove the top cover and the power supply unit. DIMM sockets... 8. PCI slots 12. Hard disk drive bay 4. PCI Express x1 slot 11. ASUS motherboard 9. Proceed to Chapter 2 for your reference....
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... 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Optical drive 6. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take...
... 2: Basic installation 2.1 Preparation Before you proceed, make sure that the standby power LED is ON, in sleep mode or in the system. Optical drive 6. The motherboard comes with the component. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) 3. Hard disk drive 5. Floppy disk drive Tool Phillips (cross) screw driver 2.2 Before you proceed Take...
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... PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not... cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap...
... PnP cap is on the CPU socket and the socket contacts are installing a CPU. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not... cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from the retention tab. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap...
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... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly...
... CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that B the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2- To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is properly...
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... 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This...
... 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips. 2- Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.5 Installing a DIMM The system motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List for the ODT value. • This...
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... the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
... the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to remove a DIMM. 2 1. Locked Retaining Clip 2.5.3 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.5.2 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components.
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...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and press ...the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the ...
...sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and press ...the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. 2.6 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.6.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the ...
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... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
... steering* 12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard...
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... Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.4 PCI slots...
... Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-13 The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.6.4 PCI slots...
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Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Replace the front panel. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7.
Remove the dummy drive slot cover from the front panel. 9. See page 4-7 for the location of the IDE ribbon cable to the secondary IDE connector (labeled SEC_IDE) on the motherboard. Replace the front panel. Connect the other end of this connector. 8. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-15 7.
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... at the back, use both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable 5. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from becoming...
... at the back, use both 4-pin and 15-pin connectors at the back of the drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-17 Connect a 4-pin (female) power plug from the power supply unit to a Serial ATA connector on the motherboard. Serial ATA power cable Serial ATA cable 5. Connect a 15-pin Serial ATA power plug from becoming...
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If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) ...
If you install two IDE hard disk drives, connect the black interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the IDE connector on the motherboard. To install an IDE hard disk drive: 1. Connect the blue interface of the IDE ribbon cable to the primary IDE connector (blue connector labeled PRI_IDE) ...
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... the holes on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19 Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy... Vintage2-PE2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Remove the front panel cover. 2. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at...
... the holes on both sides. 3 3 2 4. Connect the other end of the floppy disk drive connector. 6. See page 4-6 for a floppy disk drive. ASUS V-Series P5945G 2-19 Power cable Floppy ribbon cable 5. Connect a 4-pin power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector at the back of the floppy... Vintage2-PE2 system comes with one 3.25-inch drive bay for the location of the signal cable to the floppy disk drive connector on the motherboard. Remove the front panel cover. 2. To install a floppy disk drive: 1. Connect the floppy disk drive signal cable to the signal connector at...
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Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
Ground Reset System Panel Connector HDLED RESET Connect the reset button, power switch, power LED, and HDD LED cables to their respective leads in the system panel connector on the motherboard. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation 2.10 Re-connecting cables You may have disconnected some cables when you replace the chassis cover. LED cables Reset button HDD LED Power Switch Power LED R P5L-VM 1394 PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PLED PWRSW F_PANEL IDELED+ IDELED- You must re-connect these cables before you were installing components.
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Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA .... • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information. • Windows XP OS setup cannot recognize Serial ATA .... • From the Windows XP setup screen, press F6 when prompted then follow succeeding screen instructions to install the SATA drivers. 3.2 Powering up Visit the ASUS website for different operating system versions. • The contents of your OS documentation for general reference only. 3.1 Installing an operating system The barebone system supports...
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...CD to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is...L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to run the CD. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for configuring the chipset components.
...CD to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is...L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS V-Series P5945G 3- Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to run the CD. ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard Installs the ASUS InstAll-Drivers Installation Wizard for configuring the chipset components.